Avoid pressure on return, say golfers

Jason Day assured Tiger Woods on Wednesday that he’s under “no pressure” ahead of his long-awaited comeback at an exclusive invitational tournament next week. Day, a former world number one, said Woods had told him he feels ready for his return at the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas.

The 14-time major champion has not played since February after undergoing surgery. “There’s no pressure. I think it’s a 17- or 18-man field, there’s no cut, he’s playing at a tournament where last year I think he had the most birdies at,” Day said.

BATRA LIKELY TO BECOME IOA BOSS

Returning Officer appointed by the Indian Olympic Association to conduct its elections on December 14 has ruled that office bearers and members of the Executive Council elected in 2012 and 2014 can contest for the post of new president.

Incumbent president N Ramachandran has decided not to seek re-election and there has been speculation that International Hockey Federation chief Narinder Batra may throw his hat into the ring and contest for the top job.

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POSTECOGLOU QUITS AS SOCCEROOS COACH

An emotional Ange Postecoglou quit as Australia coach on Wednesday, just days after guiding the team to a World Cup spot and leaving them only months to find a replacement for the tournament in Russia. The 52-year-old Australian did not reveal the reason behind his decision, which had been widely expected.

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